Wednesday, November 12, 2025

WHAT I WANT TO READ | HOLIDAY BOOKS


HOLIDAY READING LIST:

You can read the synopsis + shop each book by clicking on the title below: 

Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan

Good Spirits by B.K. Borison 

+ Merry Christmas You Filthy Animal by Meghan Quinn 

+ He See You When You're Sleeping by Alta Hensley 

What are you reading this month?


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Monday, November 10, 2025

WHAT I WANT | NOVEMBER

Kerastase Hair Set // Scuncii Headbands // Native Vanilla Wonderland Body Wash // East of Eden by John Steinbeck, The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas // The Frankie Shop Trench // Dr. Teal's Snowy Night Bubble Bath // UGG Goldenstar Clogs // Leatherology Train Case 

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Friday, November 7, 2025

RECENT AMAZON PURCHASES | 11.7.25




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Wednesday, November 5, 2025

ULTA HAUL | 11.5.25


Okay I have a fun little Ulta haul to share with you- it's been a minute since I did a beauty haul here on the blog. Me and my bank account are definitely feeling the holiday shoppies right now- there are so many good things (and deals) out right now! Stay tuned for more hauls in the next few weeks ;) 

Let's get into this Ulta biz. I needed to restock two of my favorite hair products from IGK- their Good Behavior Smoothing Spray and 4-in-1 Prep Spray. IGK is awesome not only for having amazing hair products but for also offering incredible bundles/sets with their products. Right now they have this Frizz-Free Faves set with three full size products from their Good Behavior line: the Smoothing Spray, Prep Spray and their Flexible Hair Spray. Their Good Behavior Smoothing Spray and Prep Spray are phenomenal- I use them everyday. The smoothing spray in particular is a game changer for straightening hair- it protects from the heat and speeds up the process for me. It also leaves my hair silky smooth and shiny- love her. The prep spray is great after washing- it works as a detangler, heat protectant and helps smooth and shine. 

This set retails for $49 and has the three full sized products that would normally cost $106 if purchased separately... immediate add to cart. They are 100% worth the splurge any day of the week but if you can grab them at the set price, it's a no brainer. I highly recommend if you deal with frizz, do a lot of heat styling or just have more thick/unruly hair. I haven't had a chance to try the hairspray yet but I'll keep you posted. Also for hair- I picked up this Sun Bum Deep Conditioning Hair Mask. I've been feeling like my hair needs a little extra TLC and this looks like a good hydrating treatment. 

I finished up my first bottle of Touchland in Beach Coco so I decided to try out the Blue Sandalwood scent. In full transparency- I feel like these are a bit of a silly splurge for me but I do love a little luxury. I also can appreciate a spray design for in the car- less messy than your regular hand sani! 

Lately I've also been revamping my supplement routine and decided to add in a women's daily multivitamin. I use to take one, then I switched to just taking individual supplements. Now I decided I'm probably missing out on something so we're going back to one. We're also doing a gummy because I want to, lol. I quit doing gummies a few years ago because I heard they aren't as effective as a capsule, too much sugar, yada yada. I'm sure it's all true but like anything else, the thing that works is what works. I have a questionable track record with supplements- I'm consistently inconsistent. The one I am the most consistent with just happens to be the Goli Sleep Gummies. Part of that is because they're close by on my nightstand but if you want to know the real reason, I look forward to taking them. It's like a little mini sweet treat before bed, hehe. Short story long- I purchased a bottle of the MaryRuth's Women's Multivitamin Gummies. They get a great review so I'm excited to add them into my routine. 

I cannot wait to try out the Dior Forever Skin Foundation Stick! I've been looking for a new foundation that has good coverage, is hydrating/glowy but not too heavy or cakey. I go through phases with makeup and right now I've been into a more natural, fresh face look. This pick was very sporadic- I actually had a totally different brand and formula in my cart. I was watching some reviews online to shade match and I came across Jeffree's review... that one was NOT Jeffree Star approved, lol. I went down a rabbit hole and ended up opting for the Dior which was, of course, Jeffree approved. I'm excited to see how it goes. What really sold me was him applying it with the Dior foundation brush because I have it, haha. I also love a stick formula since I tend to put makeup on in the car. 

The last few items I picked up are the La Roche-Posay Hand Cream and a Milk & Honey Milk Bath packet. I am constantly on the hunt for good hand creams- my hands get so dry and cracked in the winter. This one has amazing reviews for barrier repair and is super affordable! 

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Monday, November 3, 2025

NOTHING BUNDT CAKES REESE'S OREO TRIPLE TREAT REVIEW


Ya'll I spoke too soon in Friday's post! My Nothing Bundt Cakes restocked the pop-up Triple Treat Reese's with Oreo Bundlets this weekend so I slid on in and snagged one yesterday. I'm telling you, they'll be the death of me and my diet. This one was (yet again) too good to pass up. Anything Reese's is always a yes from me! I also really like the regular Oreo Bundtlet so I knew this would be a winner.

As expected- delicious. This flavor features the Oreo Bundtlet filled with peanut butter and topped with cream cheese frosting and pieces of Oreos and Reese's. It was super yummy and tastes exactly how you would expect. I also always take it here but the only edit I would make would be to add a little extra peanut butter on top. I think a drizzle would enhance the peanut butter flavor a bit and really tie everything together. I thought the same with the Cookie Butter Biscoff flavor- I think I'm just a maximalist when it comes to the sweets, lol. More is more! Despite all of that, it was a fun little Halloweekend treat and I'm glad I was able to try one before they sold out. 

Out of the fall pop-ups, the Caramel Apple Cider is still holding at #1. So far that spice cake with the caramel drizzle is undefeated! I'll even-rank the Reese Oreo with the Biscoff. I also have zero doubts the next pop-up flavor will be a banger but a girl can hope for a dud, right? I need a detox, lol. I get in to enough trouble as it is during the holidays, hehe. I asked about the next flavor coming out and they said no word yet on the pop-up, however the Chocolate Peppermint is coming soon for the holidays! 

What's your favorite flavor?

Friday, October 31, 2025

HAPPY HALLOWEEN


Happy Halloween!! We got lucky with a Friday Halloween this year- it's always more fun having holidays on weekends. I hope you're having a spooky time full of fun and food. The snackies are always the best part IMO! I'm giving myself the rest of the weekend to put down some Reeses' and then we need to do a little sugar detox. I also think the universe is trying to give me a leg up because my Nothing Bundt Cakes already sold out of the Reese's Oreo Bundtlet... womp womp. I planned to do a review for you but we'll just have to catch it next time!

Not too much to chat about today, just wanted to say a quick hi and Happy Halloween :) Ya'll know Christmas is officially ON starting tomorrow so we've gotta soak up the last little bit of Hallow today! Practical Magic and the Sephora sale are calling my name, I'll chat with you again on Monday. P.S.-- if you're also shopping the sale, my picks are linked here ;) 

Hope you have the best weekend!

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

SEPHORA FALL SAVINGS EVENT SALE PICKS



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